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Amit Shah says Centre relooking at NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates
The New Indian Express··27 Jun
New Indian Express reported Shah addressed the 10th NCORD apex meeting on June 26 asking states to send suggestions to MHA via DGPs and to Finance Department of Revenue via chief secretaries for finance ministry draft amendments.
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What It Means For You
- NDPS law may get tougher anti-drug amendments.
- States can submit input on proposed changes.
- Digital portals will track narcotics cases.
What's Happening
- Amit Shah announced NDPS Act review on June 26.
- NCORD unveiled a three-pronged anti-drug strategy.
- States were asked for amendment suggestions.
Policy Context
- Meeting was 10th apex-level NCORD session.
- Finance ministry is drafting amendments.
- Synthetic drug seizures have surged since 2014.
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